Vice President Finance

As the Vice President Finance at Aliens Tattoo, you will play a crucial role in leading the financial strategy and operations of the company to ensure fiscal discipline, compliance, business insight, and long-term financial health. Your strategic vision and hands-on execution will support the fast-growing retail & services enterprise. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Financial Leadership** - Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives. - Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. - Provide strategic input on growth opportunities, expansions, and new store launches. - **Accounting & Compliance** - Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AR/AP, and inventory accounting. - Ensure compliance with statutory laws, tax regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax), and audit requirements. - Drive timely and accurate financial reporting as per Ind AS. - **Cash Flow & Treasury Management** - Ensure optimal fund utilization and maintain healthy cash flows. - Liaise with banks and financial institutions for credit limits, loans, and treasury operations. - **Business Analysis & MIS** - Provide actionable insights through financial MIS, variance analysis, and dashboard reporting. Monthly and unit wise P/L. - Provide store-level and product-level profitability. - Support data-driven decision-making across departments. - **Internal Controls & Risk Management** - Strengthen internal controls across finance, procurement, and retail operations. - Conduct periodic risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. - Ensure a robust internal audit mechanism. - **Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to improve performance and accountability. - Collaborate with operations, merchandising, supply chain, and HR for integrated financial planning. - Act as a key business partner to the MD/CEO and other department heads. **Key Skills & Competencies:** - Strong understanding of retail finance including inventory, pricing, margins, and shrinkage. - Analytical mindset with experience in financial modelling and scenario planning. - Proficiency in ERP systems (ZOHO books, CRM, Tally Prime). Zoho book implementation. - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. **Qualifications:** - Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute. - 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. - Prior experience in the retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industry is preferred. In this role, you will be assessed based on the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Accuracy of financial forecasts and adherence to budget. - Working capital cycle improvement. Cost of fund reduction. - Cost optimization and margin enhancement initiatives. - Compliance, audit & ratings. - Team performance and system improvements.,